International Flavors Opens Facility in Hyderabad With Focus on Innovation

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. IFF announced that it relocated its Global Business Services  (GBS) center in Hyderabad, India, to a newly constructed facility. This move highlights International Flavors’ focus on building an innovative and future-ready work environment.

Details of IFF’s New State-of-the-Art Facility

International Flavors designed the Hyderabad facility to provide a space for collaboration and wellness. It is located in Hyderabad’s prime financial district and features cutting-edge technologies that support the company’s global operations.

The 75,000 sq. ft. facility can employ up to 600 people. The Hyderabad facility features an innovation studio , wherein teams can experiment with cutting-edge automation, robotics and AI. IFF plans for further upgrades to enhance productivity and collaboration.

The company built the facility for sustainability and inclusivity, thus employing eco-friendly features like solar lighting and rainwater harvesting. It aims for LEED Gold certification. International Flavors offers high-speed connectivity, top-notch security and adaptable workspaces tailored to different work styles.

This dynamic new office in a key market for IFF will play a pivotal role in driving growth in India and globally. By relocating to this new center IFF takes a major leap forward in its strategy to enhance operational efficiency and foster innovation through agile business practices.

International Flavors’ Q1 Performance

IFF reported adjusted earnings of $1.20 per share in first-quarter 2025, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12. The bottom line improved 6% from the year-ago quarter.

International Flavors’ net sales were $2.84 billion in the March-end quarter, decreasing 1.9% year over year. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.83 billion. In the January-March quarter, currency-neutral sales grew 3% year over year, driven by growth in the Taste, Pharma Solutions, Health &  Biosciences, and Scent segments.

IFF Stock’s Price Performance

In the past year, the company’s shares have lost 21.6% compared with the industry’s decline of 0.4%.

International Flavors’ Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider

The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks from the basic materials space are Carpenter Technology Corporation CRS, SSR Mining Inc. SSRM and ATI Inc. ATI. Carpenter Technology currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and SSR Mining and ATI carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Carpenter Technology has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.1%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ 2025 earnings is pegged at $7.20 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 51.9%. Carpenter Technology shares have gained 111% last year.

SSR Mining has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 58.8%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SSRM’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $1.14 per share, implying year-over-year growth of 307%. SSR Mining’s stock has soared 88.6% last year.

ATI has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 12.54%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ATI’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $3.01 per share, indicating year-over-year growth of 22.4%. ATI  shares have jumped 54% last year.

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